The Science Of Inspections
Read moreThere’s a science to property inspections. Seriously. Because while your average inspector can and does spot problems, a trained...
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Rental Reforms To Hit Queensland
Read moreQueensland’s 40-year-old rental laws are under scrutiny. One big potential change: making it easier for tenants to own pets...
To Buy Or Not To Buy (Off The Plan)
Read moreTo buy or not to buy (off the plan) is an important issue for an increasing number of new...
Asbestos Imports – A Health Concern
Read moreIf you follow the news, you’ll be aware that Chinese companies have been exporting asbestos products to Australia. But...
Passing Your Next Rental Inspection With Mould-Busting Professionals
Read moreWhat’s one thing landlords despise? If you guessed mould, you’re right. “The obvious things we look for are mould...
Property Management and Smoke Alarms are Good Friends
Read moreProperty management and smoke alarms are good friends. Or at least they should be. Worst possible scenario: Inaction can...
Asbestos Dumpers Beware
Read moreThere’s a right way and a wrong way to do a job and this is especially true for asbestos....
Property Depreciation – Some Questions
Read moreQ: What’s property depreciation all about? A: In a nutshell, depreciation is a tax deduction when your property’s value...
Depreciation – A Most Valuable Deduction
Read moreLooking to claim? For property owners, depreciation is the gift that keeps on giving and another reason to talk...
Your Health Health Before Mould
Read moreImagine if you were battling the following: Nose bleeds, chest infections, sinus troubles, asthma, hair loss, breathing issues, chronic...
Building? Here Are Mark Campbell’s Lessons Learned
Read more“My rationale for building new was threefold,” writes Mark Campbell, a working-class Aussie. “Firstly, it enabled me to have...
Why ‘The Block’ Is More Than Just A Pretty Living Space
Read moreSure, it’s pretty. No question. Her inner-city beachy location is also a big positive. But besides the prospect of...
Asbestos In The News
Read moreThink asbestos is old news – and not relevant in today’s society? Think again. Here’s one of many asbestos-related...
Buying Off-The-Plan Housing Needn’t Be Scary
Read moreBuying an off-the-plan house needn’t be scary if you make smart choices. One important choice: Seeking out experts in...
The D-Word: Time To Talk Depreciation
Read moreSad fact: Many Australian rental property owners are failing to correctly calculate depreciation. “I have often seen clients who...
A Good Building Inspection Is Better Than An Expensive Cure
Read morePut yourself in Hao’s shoes. He buys his dream home only to discover a buyer’s worst nightmare: most of...
Fact – Termites Hate Good Building Inspectors
Read moreA good building inspector knows how to find termite issues. A bad building inspector, by way of contrast, is...
Why Rental Safety Inspections Matter
Read more“When Jonathan’s family rented a home they began experiencing recurring headaches,” reports news.com.au. “Then they made a shocking discovery.”...
Two Things You Need To Know About Smoke Alarms
Read moreOne: Smoke Alarms Aren’t Always Reliable Smoke alarms aren’t always reliable which is why a professional inspector can make...
What Victoria’s New Tenancy Laws Mean For Landlords
Read moreVictoria’s new tenancy laws mean that landlords need to pay extra attention to basic standards, especially relating to health...